License Plate IL 218369H (Illinois) — Carbon Motors Llc
USDOT 4512995 · 2024 Ford F-350
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | 1FT8W3DT5RED78211 | IL 218369H | CARBON MOTORS LLC · USDOT 4512995 |
| 2024-12-10 | 1FT8W3DT5RED78211 | IL 218369H | MEROEM AUTO TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 4277057 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Carbon Motors Llc Inactive
- USDOT
- 4512995
- MC
- 1786974
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Naples, FL
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-23). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.This plate has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
License plate IL-218369H appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FT8W3DT5RED78211 (2024 Ford F-350). Operated by 2 different carriers (DOT numbers) over its inspection history. Most recent operating carrier: Carbon Motors Llc (USDOT 4512995). Vehicle make on file: Ford (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate IL-218369H (Illinois) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-12-10 to 2026-08-23. The latest inspection was in Pennsylvania, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Illinois).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2024 Ford F-350 — VIN 1FT8W3DT5RED78211 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 2 driver. The leading violation category is Driver Fitness (2), then Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operators
2 carriers have operated vehicles under this plate (most recent first): Carbon Motors Llc (USDOT 4512995) on 2026-08-23; Meroem Auto Transportation Llc (USDOT 4277057) on 2024-12-10.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |